In remarks set to infuriate some in Germany, Mr Obama praised Mrs Merkel's decision to welcome migrants and refugees.
He said: 'We can't turn our backs on fellow human beings who are here now and need our help now.
Mr Obama said the way Europe handles its strains amount to a 'defining moment.'
'What happens on this continent has consequences for people around the globe,' he said .... http://www.dailymail.co.uk